Stepping Out in Faith

How often do we stop dead in fear instead of stepping out in faith?

I'm thinking of opportunities to serve, to witness, to relate. I've done it so many times. I feel the nudge of the Holy Spirit and I stop dead. What if I'm mistaken? What if they don't appreciate my intentions? What if - horror of horrors - I make a fool of myself? Or have to humble myself? Serve a stranger?

And, by the time I've squirmed and questioned and muttered my way through ... the opportunity is past.

I don't know if I'll step out in faith next time. But I do promise to try.